Pinot Noir tasting

A few weeks ago, I had some friends over to taste some Pinot Noirs. All of these are around $10. They're in order of MY faves, but I included the variety of comments from my husband and friends.

Mark West '08 USA
Jos: loooove - the way a pinot noir should be - nice and smooth
Lisa: acidic, cherries, spicy, but meh
Jon: acidic, cherries, spicy, but meh

Cycles Gladiator '08 USA
Jos: love - slightly less than Mark West
TK: like it, chewy, leathery, cherry
Lisa: fun & sparkly
Jon: sugary, sweet, smooth finish, light tannin

Red Bicyclette '08 France
Jos: pretty darn good! smooth but flavorful
TK: balanced - great, pear and plum taste
Lisa: good
Halley: favorite
Jon: maybe favorite

Apaltagua - Reserva '09 Chile
Jos: liked it - had a bit of a bite
TK: more tannic than acid, moss & dirt A+
Lisa: "the one", earthy, minerally - amazing w/ goat cheese!
Jon: "the one", earthy, minerally

Echelon '07 France
Jos: a little spicy, watery, don't dislike
TK: meh - not enough flavor
Lisa: light & fruity
Halley: light, slight spice
Jon: not very complex - acidic

Robert Mondavi - Private Selection ('08) USA
Jos: meh
TK: good, not special
Lisa: meh - 2nd taste was better
Jon: fine

The Friendhouse '08 France
Jos: old world, earthy (translation - not my kind of wine)
TK: I don't taste anything other than "BORING"!
Lisa: having trouble describing but I like it!
Jon: fruity

Mirassou '08 USA
Jos: weird aftertaste - ick!
TK: weak!
Lisa: sweet but not pleasing
Jon: good, best so far